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John Foxe's Concept of Toleration
Olsen, V. Norskov
Olsen, V. Norskov
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"The concept of religious toleration was revived during the 16th century by the fact that the Reformers in the early period of the Reformation advocated freedom of conscience as well as obedience to God as man's primary duty. The doctrine of the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith, the truth of justification by faith, and the priesthood of all believers as well as participation of Christian laity in church government, together with the Protestant concept of Christ as the sole head of the Church, created a climate in which the cause of religious toleration could be furthered. On the other hand, the Reformers' alliance with the state and the doctrine of the sovereignty of God led to intolerance. The Reformers required freedom of conscience and religious liberty for themselves, but were not ready to grant this to others"
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1967
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